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Analyzing Tone and Identifying Central Ideas: Chief Joseph's speech "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" Answers

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What makes this passage humorous?

the fact that the entire house is crammed with new people who have come to see the show

the idea that Huck is comparing the townspeople to sixty-four dead cats

the fact that the entire town has paid to see the “show” again, but this time they’re bringing things to throw at the duke and the king

the image of Huck standing next to the duke by the door trying to shove himself in with the rest of the audience

What does this humor show?

The king is disloyal to the people he needs.

Huck and Jim are loyal to the king.

The king knows more than other characters do.

What could Twain’s viewpoint be, based on the humor and the author’s intent?

Rulers abuse their power.

Kings are an old-fashioned tradition.

Children don’t see things as they really are.

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